Federal government, its power, and organization. Functions of legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Examines the historical development of our federal system and analyze the relationships between social forces, government, and political action. (Formerly PSC231) As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
State and local government institutions, their functions and responsibilities; intergovernmental relations. (Formerly PSC241) As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Introduction to management principles and practices of government, with a focus on public agency administration. Course work provides the foundation necessary to understand the breadth and complexity of public administration. Topics include the role of bureaucracy in the political process, theories of public organizations, bureaucratic discretion and accountability, policy implementation, and the changing nature of public engagement.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Examination of the economic, social, cultural, and political relations among nation-states from the 18th century to the present. Topics include the historical components and complexity of international relations for in-depth analysis of contemporary international relations. (Cultural Diversity) As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Study and analysis of terrorism, civil war and genocide. Course includes case studies of specific examples of each phenomenon and an examination of the causes and consequences of these types of conflict. Course includes sensitive and explicitly violent material and substantive writing assignments over the course of the semester. (Writing Enriched ) As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL111 and PSC131; or
ENL111 and PSC261; or
ENL111 and HIS126; or
ENL111 and HIS146; or
ENL111 and SOC111; or
ANT113 and ENL111; or
BEM210 and ENL111